Tuesday, March 08, 2016

Hunt for woman who led police on high-speed chase while driving Mystery Machine

A woman from Shasta County, California, led law enforcement officers on a high-speed pursuit in a van painted to look like the 'Mystery Machine' from the Scooby Doo cartoon.
On Sunday at 12:50pm, a probation officer with Shasta County Probation contacted Redding Police Department regarding Sharon Kay Turman, 51, wanted for a probation violation.

According to police, Turman was found operating the 1994 Chrysler minivan painted teal and green.
When officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, Turman took off in the van. A pursuit began as Turman sped away.
The chase came to a stop, but Turman continued to speed southbound, said police.

Turman then drove through an intersection against a red light hitting four other vehicles.
The California Highway Patrol helicopter later located the van just north of Anderson. Officers said Turman then continued the chase through the city of Anderson and onto Interstate 5 at speeds of over 100 mph.

Turman continued onto Highway 36 westbound, where she was spotted by the CHP helicopter abandoning her vehicle.
Turman's current whereabouts are unknown. She is wanted by the Redding Police Department as well as Shasta County Probation. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sharon Kay Turnman is encouraged to contact the Redding Police Department.